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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?
(a) Whether Solomon was a free man.
(b) Whether Solomon was a hard worker.
(c) Whether Solomon was jealous of Burch.
(d) Whether Solomon was stronger than Burch.

2. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) A pistol.
(b) The element of surprise.
(c) A pack of dogs.
(d) A hatchet.

3. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Firm.
(c) Understandable.
(d) Puzzling.

4. What was the purpose of having Jacob Brooks accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) To vouch for her qualifications so that she would be issued freedom papers.
(b) To mislead her into a life of slavery.
(c) To make sure that the proper freedom papers were issued to her.
(d) To help her find the place where freedom papers were issued since she did not know how to get there.

5. What became a problem with the letter that Solomon had Englishman John Manning mail?
(a) Solomon did not provide information concerning his location within it.
(b) John Manning never mailed the letter.
(c) Solomon directed the letter to an official who was not authorized to help him regain his freedom.
(d) John Manning decided to deliver the letter in person and never reached New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Solomon want the old gentleman from New Orleans who was looking for a coachman to buy him?

2. What separated William Ford from other slave owners in Bayou Bœuf?

3. In what order did the events listed take place in Solomon's life?

4. What major error did Solomon commit with respect to his perception of Brown and Hamilton?

5. Overall, how was Solomon likely to feel about John Tibeats?

(see the answer key)

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